Patriotic Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches
Patriotic Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches are the ultimate summer dessert, perfect for celebrations and gatherings. These delightful treats feature soft, chewy cookies enveloping your favorite ice cream and adorned with vibrant red, white, and blue sprinkles. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they evoke nostalgia with every bite. Serve them at barbecues or picnics, and watch as they quickly become the star of the dessert table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp red, white, and blue sprinkles (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream (or flavor of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just combined. Fold in sprinkles.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto ungreased baking sheets and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; let cool completely on wire racks.
- Once cooled, sandwich a scoop of ice cream between two cookies and roll edges in extra sprinkles.
- Wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap; freeze for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg